Natural History Museum Rotterdam

In the Natural History Museum Rotterdam visitors get an unique insight in nature. The museum is full of birds, fish, reptiles, shells and insects. It shows both permanent as temporary exhibitions.

This museum is deadly serious

In the Natural History Museum Rotterdam visitors can discover the importance and extraordinary sides of nature, biodiversity and a biodiverse city. The collection of birds, mammals, fish, insects, shells and plants showcase how biodiverse the earth is. The permanent exhibit 'Dead Animal Tales' tells the stories of renowned animals throughout the ages. Next to the permanent collections there are temporary exhibits throughout the year to ensure there is always something new to discover. Extra tip: you can visit the Natural History Museum for free every first Wednesday afternoon of the month.

How to get there

You can find the Natural History Museum Rotterdam in the Museumpark, where several cultural institutions are located. Tram stop Kievitslaan (line 8) is a two-minute walk away. Parking is available in the Museumparkgarage. Extra tip: download the Natuurhistorisch Museum's app ‘Rotterdam city nature’ and use it to walk from Rotterdam Central Station to the museum in 20 minutes.